CLUB OPENING HOURS

Opening hours

Due to the high water levels in Gaborone Dam the Club is currently only accessible by boat. The opening hours have therefore been limited to the weekends until it is possible to drive to the Club again. Opening hours are as follows:

Saturday 10.00 - 16.00 Sundays 10.00 - 16.00

The Club is currently operating a Barge for transfer to the Club. The cost is: P30 for non members P10 for Members, Free for children under 12.

Last departure TO the Club at 14:00Last departure FROMthe Club at 16:00. All passengers must sign an indemnity form and have to wear a life jacket on the barge.

The Club is open to members at all times upon presentation of membership cards.

CLUB BAR - temporary membership required. Temporary membership is currently included in the barge price This does not entitle you to access to the water. ​

The Club caters for sailing, canoeing and rowing and is open to members and their guests. Visitors are welcome to share the best view in town on Wednesday and Friday evenings when the bar is open and food and snacks are served. Temporary membership (up to five visits) can be obtained at the gate at other times.

Safety is of highest priority to the GYC and anybody going out on a boat is obliged to wear a life jacket.

Caring for the environment is also important for the Club and we expect members and visitors to respect the flora and fauna on the island and not to litter.

HISTORY

Gaborone Yacht Club was established in 1965 with the first Commodore being Dr Standing. The club was originally located on the eastern side of Gaborone Dam, but in 1984 the Club secured a lease with Water Utilities Corporation (WUC) for the present site, at the tip of a peninsular on the western side. Constructions of the current facilities began in 1984 and the Club moved in in 1985.

In 1988 the dam wall was raised and when the dam filled the new site became an island. For many years, when the dam was full, the only access to the site was by ferry. We now have a raised causeway, which allows for vehicle access all year round.